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Do you have a love for pancakes that remains unfulfilled because of dietary restrictions? Re-embrace this classic breakfast comfort food by making flourless pancakes. They’re moist, sweet and simple.

Even better, they’re packed with protein and low in calories – so you don’t have to limit yourself to one or two. Eat them plain or top them with your favorite syrup, fruit or yogurt. They’re grain free, so they fit into paleo and gluten free diets. The bananas make this recipe sweet, so this is most appropriate for the post-workout window if you’re trying to lose body fat. Don’t worry about that if you’re trying to build muscle or if you plan on feeding this to a growing kiddo!

The Finer Points

These cook up best if you make smaller pancakes and use cooking spray. I also find it’s important to use a spatula with a fine edge, like this pancake spatula. Spatulas with thick edges can’t get under the thin pancake and end up tearing it apart.

Have a batter disaster? Just scramble the batter and call it sweet scrambled eggs.

*Note: Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa Powder has a disclaimer on the container saying that their special dark blend does not contain as many antioxidants as the regular blend.

This is a whole food recipe. I think you will enjoy your paleo hot chocolate!

Random Thoughts

As a side note, nothing says you HAVE to add the dates to this. My 3 year old will drink his completely unsweetened and still thinks it’s a special treat. Likewise, my husband has a taste for savory things and loves having it without the dates! I’d say no sugar means that’s REALLY paleo!